Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART5936C
Course Title: Develop and extend design skills and practice
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5218 - Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Kieran Doolan
ph: 9925 4110
e: kieran.doolan@rmit.edu.au
Nuwan Rohitha
ph: 9925 4815
e: nuwan.rohitha@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency is delivered in the class Imaging 1. Through the exploration of photography, image editing tools and graphic design techniques, you develop your skills and complete a series of printed and screen based projects.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice |
Element: |
1. Acquire and develop technical skills |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Plan strategies to ensure the development of appropriate technical skills in design practice |
Element: |
3. Develop own voice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Explore and experiment with new ideas in making and/or interpreting design work |
Element: |
4. Evaluate own work |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own work |
Element: |
5. Research work opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Correctly identify sources of information relating to work opportunities for designers |
Element: |
2. Develop conceptual skills and ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Engage in ongoing experimentation and exploration of different ideas and techniques |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have developed design skills appropriate for interactive digital media design.
Details of Learning Activities
Students are required to make extensive use of the lynda.com database and associated University library facilities, in researching and developing digital imaging, graphic and motion design skills and techniques. Structured online learning resources for this course can be found in the c5218 Develop and extend design skills and practice Blackboard course shell.
Learning material for this course includes After Effects tutorials hosted on lynda.com, structured classroom activities such as team research and presentation tasks, animation and design races, project discussion and individual feedback.
Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab and equipment resources. You are advised to look at the course Blackboard page for ongoing updated information.
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
* lectures
* peer teaching and class presentations
* group discussion
* teacher feedback
* online research
* independent project based work
* teacher directed group activities/projects
* work shopping of students? own projects
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to
* online research
* work shopping
* independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
| Wk | Motion Design 2 |
Assessments |
| 1 | After FX interface, animate basic transformations - Introduce A01 - Elements and Principles of Motion Design (20 Secs) | |
| 2 | Compositions, layers, keyframe techniques - Research initial concept and design development for A01 | |
| 3 | Project structure, broadcast specifications, rendering, compression, mastering. |
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| 4 | Manage transparency, masks, mattes and stencils. Intermediate renders. |
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| 5 | Studio class and project feedback |
A01 - Elements and Principles of Motion Design (20 Secs) Using supplied artwork animate simple shapes to demonstrate your understanding of the elements and principals of design, and basic transformations in After Effects (ungraded). |
| 6 | A01 review and project feedback. Compositing workshop 1 - Three point lighting, light for composites, studio filming and safety |
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| 7 | Compositing workshop 2 - Shoot live action and greenscreen |
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| 8 | Compositing workshop 3 - Rough edit footage, pull greenscreen keys, build rough composite |
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| 9 | Studio class and project feedback |
A02 - Citizen Kane Live Action Composite Shoot and composite live action footage, based on Orson Welles’ classic film "Citizen Kane” (ungraded). |
| 10 | A02 review and project feedback. Animated strokes and masks |
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| 11 | Motion tracking and time manipulation | |
| 12 | Parenting and grouping | |
| 13 | 3D cameras, lights and workflow | |
| 14 | Studio class and project feedback |
A03 - "Revolutionary" Motion Design (30 Secs) Demonstrate your acquired skills and knowledge by conceiving, designing and animating an HD motion design, in the visual style of a revolutionary poster (graded). |
| 15 | A03 review and project feedback. Studio class and project feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Students are expected to make extensive use of the Lynda.com resource and associated University library facilities, in researching and developing digital imaging, graphic and motion graphic design skills and techniques. You are advised to look at the course Blackboard page for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Students are encouraged to make full use of University computer lab resources. Please consult the course
Blackboard page or the University web site for details of access times and locations.
Other required resources include broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or
USB flash drive, with at least 4Gb capacity.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for A03 - "Revolutionary" Themed Motion Design (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
Assessments - Motion Design 2
A01 - Elements and Principles of Motion Design (20 Secs)
Using supplied artwork animate simple shapes to demonstrate your understanding of the elements and principals of design, and basic transformations in After Effects. Due week 5. (ungraded).
A02 - Citizen Kane Live Action Composite
Shoot and composite live action footage, based on Orson Welles’ classic film "Citizen Kane”. Due week 9. (ungraded).
A03 - "Revolutionary" Themed Motion Design (30 Secs)
Demonstrate your acquired skills and knowledge by conceiving, designing and animating an HD motion design, in the visual style of a revolutionary poster. Due week 14 (graded). Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competentcy Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission(web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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